Istālif (Persian: استالف‎) is a village about 18 miles northwest of Kabul, Afghanistan, situated at (34.8403°N 69.1000°E) at 1693 m altitude. It is the center of Istalif District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan. The village was destroyed during the long-lasting wars around Kabul. There are a few repaired or newly constructed buildings. The village needs a lot of work to be done to return its previous state. Istalif is famous for its handmade glazed potteries.